Financial Planning Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North Manchester is seeking an ambitious FP&A Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This role is vital for influencing financial decisions, providing insightful analysis, and improving reporting processes. Candidates should be part or fully qualified in finance and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A / management accounting experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills essential for data manipulation and visualization.
• Clear communicator, able to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end reporting cycle for key divisions.
• Business partner with senior ops teams to drive financial performance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Data manipulation

Communication

Education

Part or fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Tools

Power BI

Access Dimensions

Job description

Job Description

FP&A Analyst

North Manchester

Hybrid

£40,000 - £50,000 + progression

Forge Talent is working with a growing organisation in North Manchester who are looking for an ambitious FP&A Analyst with a sharp commercial mindset and the ability to influence at a senior level. This role sits at the core of business performance combining strategic finance, business partnering, and high-level analysis. You’ll play a key part in turning numbers into action and helping shape financial decisions that actually move the needle. You’ll join a fast-paced, supportive finance function that values insight, communication, and improvement. If you like the idea of being close to the action and helping shape the future of a growing business this one’s worth a look.

Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end reporting cycle for key divisions — clear, timely, and insight-led
• Business partner with senior ops teams to support financial performance and drive accountability
• Analyse variances, track KPIs, and help teams understand their numbers (and what to do with them)
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across your area
• Work closely with Business Intelligence to bring data to life through dashboards and automation
• Constantly push to improve reporting, analysis, and how finance supports the wider business

What we’re looking for:

• Part or fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Strong FP&A / management accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills, confident with data manipulation and visualisation
• Clear communicator with the confidence to influence stakeholders and challenge where needed
• Bonus points for experience with Power BI or Access Dimensions, but not essential